Costa Rican fishermen caught with one ton of cocaine
November 30th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Four Costa Rican fishermen were arrested while carrying 1,086 kilograms of cocaine on a Costa Rican-flagged fishing boat 346 miles southwest of Cabo Blanco, in the…
Only 5% of Costa Ricans approve of government’s economic policy
November 30th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rican consumer confidence remains at a standstill. The Christmas season, “Aguinaldo” (extra month’s payment in December), nor vacations, have so far been able to revert…
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu Opens in Costa Rica
November 30th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with nearly 7,260 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), announced on Wednesday the debut of its upscale Wyndham® Hotels…
Costa Rican authorities warn of danger of bath salts, “incense” used as drugs
November 30th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Incenses labeled with names like “Purple Haze” or “K2” and bath salts with names such as “Vanilla Sky” or “Ivory Wave” can cause serious health problems.…
Heredia will be without water tonight
November 30th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Heredia Public Services Company (ESPH) will be suspending water service overnight in central Heredia. The areas that will be affected begin at the Automercado…
Costa Rica will import cleaner fuels beginning in January
November 30th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Beginning in January, all fuels imported into Costa Rica will be more environmentally friendly, and will also cause less wear and tear on motor vehicles, according…
RITEVE requests 157% price hike for vehicle inspections
November 30th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) The company known as RITEVE, in charge of annual vehicle inspections in Costa Rica, has asked the Public Service Regulating Authority (ARESEP) to approve a 157%…
INS to auction salvaged goods on December 14th
November 30th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) The National Insurance Institute (INS) will auction electrical appliances and other items on December 14th, at 9:00 am in the Auditorium on the first floor of…
